The Walterboro Fire Department applied for a grant through Service Masters this year and was awarded 240 smoke detectors for local residents.
“We originally requested 120 detectors; however, we have been awarded 240 which doubles the number of households we … Read the rest

Colleton County Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Dr. David Greene showed off the remodeled Emergency Operations Center the morning of Dec. 19 to some special guests.
Approximately 200 Colleton Middle School students came to the home of Colleton County Emergency Management Division … Read the rest

ISLANDTON – Mr. Oliver Lee Barnes, Sr., age 95, of Islandton, South Carolina, entered into rest Saturday morning, December 8, 2018, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro. He was the loving … Read the rest

With a long coaching history that includes helping establish the soccer program for Walterboro High School and Colleton County, Brian Reid will be returning to his roots this spring as the head varsity coach for the … Read the rest

Students and parents line up for school supplies at Saturday’s Back-To-School Bash held at the high school. The annual event offers free school supplies with a variety of other activities. At left, Nicholas Lynah, Jamauric Koger and Shamaree Koger carry … Read the rest

Colleton County School District recently completed the 2018 ACEbotics Summer Camp “Into Orbit.” The four-week camp was held at Colleton County Middle School with approximately 82 campers in grades 3-5 attending … Read the rest

Three college scholarships for twins are offered by Ruffin natives and identical twins Vandria and Andria Steward with their twin nieces and nephews, Delando Jr. and De’Leon Steward and Blake and the late Blair Steward.

Garrett Ulmer of Lodge was recognized as National 4-H Conference winners, awarded to four senior 4-H members with outstanding achievement in leadership and citizenship. Ulmer received his award at the 56th annual South Carolina State 4-H Congress at Clemson University … Read the rest

S.C. SALES TAX FREE WEEKEND 2018 will be Aug. 3-5 beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ending at midnight Sunday. A variety of back-to-school items are exempt from the state’s 6% sales tax on these three days. A list … Read the rest

The Annual Relay for Life Survivor Dinner will be held this Thursday, April 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Coastal Electric Coop Outback building located at 2269 Jefferies Hwy. in Walterboro. This celebration event is always a … Read the rest